Chipotle Chicken Pizza

This Chipotle Chicken Pizza combines the smoky flavors of chipotle with tender chicken, all on a low-carb crust that is both satisfying and delicious. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this pizza brings a taste of Mexico to your table without the carbs.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 1 cup
• Mozzarella cheese (shredded) - 1 cup
• Cream cheese - 2 tablespoons
• Egg - 1 large
• Cooked chicken breast (shredded) - 200 grams
• Chipotle sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Red onion (thinly sliced) - 1/4 medium
• Bell pepper (sliced) - 1/2 medium
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cilantro (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Jalapeño (sliced, optional) - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a bowl, mix almond flour, shredded mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, egg, salt, and pepper until a dough forms.
3. Press the dough onto a parchment-lined baking tray to form a pizza crust, making it about 1/2 cm thick.
4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chipotle sauce, cumin, and jalapeño (if using).
6. Remove the crust from the oven and spread the chicken mixture evenly over the top.
7. Sprinkle sliced red onion and bell pepper over the chicken.
8. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
9. Remove from the oven, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro before slicing.
10. Serve hot and enjoy your low-carb Mexican delight!

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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